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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1897
Page
3
Labette County records show a net mortgage reduction of 174504.87 dollars for the past year as the Concerna Loan company in Kansas City reports on recorded and released mortgages. Fort Scott attorney faces a serious offense charge while Ottawa girl dies by cork cited in a brief regional note.
Premium lists and programme for Brown County Fair set for Hiawatha August 11 and September 1 2 and 5 have been issued. Officers include G Johnson president G Wel come free president Grant Har Hngton secretary Eli Moser treasurer and financial secretary. Department heads cover races floral hall horses cattle swine sheep poultry implements seeds fruits arts crafts and more with many named supervisors and helpers.
Aug 21 Fort Scour scanDAL reports a warrant for the arrest of J. M. Limbocker, once a prominent Bourton county attorney, on charges of embezzling funds from the estate of Mrs. Hina Paulson, declared insane. Governor Leedy issued a regulation for Limbocker’s return to Lakeside, Texas.
Stockton, Aug 21 Anson Kerr county attorney of Rooks County and Populist candidate for judge of the Thirty fourth judicial district visits friends in Iowa. He plans to return next week with his bride and a large non political reception awaits him on return to Stockton. The article lists numerous local residents and donors connected to the event. A cork death in Ottawa is noted with a child choking on a cork and death occurring shortly after. A government erects an observation tower near Reamsville for land meric.
Lawrence reports Baker University trustees elect Dr Ivan Stephens of Richmond Virginia to chair chemistry pending resignation of George F Weide who will take a similar post at Kansas State Agricultural College Manhattan. In Colorado Springs Kobert BarSoper business manager of the Gazette and A M Singer and H Loper were assaulted by a Negro gang on a principal business street Barbess severely beaten. incident described as provoked.
A large Kanes gathering led by grocers and butchers at Weber's hall outlines a parade on August 5 from Sixth and Quincy to the city park. Henry Dinwiddie will oversee a 2000 pound barbecue, with coals pit roasted, plus baked beans, meat, sauerkraut, chow-chow, bread and watermelons. Twenty four tents host dances, banjo, minstrels and a Corbett Fitzsimmons burlesque. park preparations, police and marshals guarantee order.
Seattle August 21 with seven million tons of ore in sight the principal Treadwell mine of Douglass Island Alaska is soon to haul the stamp mill in the world to dic1cate the capacity of the plant making the number of stamps. The most largest mill in the world located in South Africa has 20 stamps. The Treadwell will mine its product at a cost of $1 a ton and will produce $125,000 a month.
Cleveland Aug 71 Senator Hanna returns from a three week exile aboard the yacht Comanche. He says he feels perfect health and will entertain President McKinley in his Windemere summer home in a few days.
Clarence Young heads to St Louis and will likely stay there. T P Baesa plans a lantern display at 13 Topeka Avenue this evening from 7 to 9, inviting all. Windys Warndorf, 3, wife of Rev. C E Warndorf, died last evening after returning from California in failing health. She leaves a husband and one child. Remains will be taken to Minneapolis for burial tonight.
W H Stillwell reports that the Brown disciplinary system on Rock Island Santa Fe lines reduces suspensions, cuts extra labor, and raises wages for current workers. He predicts broader adoption as railroads modernize while praising improved care and accuracy among engine and train crews.
The Kansas delegation to national conventions of the G A R and Woman's Relief Corps tests this afternoon over Rock Island and Santa Fe routes for Buffalo. The party travels on a special Santa Fe train arranged for WRC and Ladies of the G A R members. The Santa Fe train will run Kansas City to Chicago, led by traveling agent CL Sea graves. The full delegation arrives Buffalo Monday morning, with Topeka residents including J M Beach, J B Skin-Worrall, Mrs 3 8 Henry, Dr W Hamilton, W T Hoard and others.
The Abilene Chronicle recounts William Forts, conductor on the Union Pacific, describing a wreck near Hyers Colorado where a chair car plunged into water. He recalls passengers rescued, a woman trapped by her hand, and the dire choice to sever fingers to free her, then shielding her eyes with a coat.
Freight Agent reports an upbeat outlook amid Louisiana freight prospects as of August 21. The brief notes ongoing activity and expectations for rising traffic and shipments in the region. However, details remain sparse in this clipped dispatch.
The fragment hints at a treaty or policy about allocation of gratis funds or benefits via a sea route. It suggests a substantial share will be diverted to the sea, implying ongoing strategic or logistical considerations for public or organizational funds.
Rock Island plans substantial yard improvements in Topeka with new tracks and a roundhouse. Over several thousand dollars likely spent early next spring, land west of the Y will host tracks and the North Topeka yards will be rebuilt. The old facilities are seen as inadequate and the North Topeka roundhouse will be removed.
W S Lawless, foreman of Santa Fe water service, urges addition of a boiler and several baths in Topeka. Local railroad association membership exceeds 69, with expectations to reach 70s, implying nearly half of mechanical department employees are rail road members. Company may rent an addition to the present building.
Rock Island railway reports heavier merchandise and grain traffic in 1593. A trainmaster is assigned to Gondland Kansas, with conductor W B Morten appointed. Additional towers to Enterprise Nort and Soutd, Kingfisher and Hennessey are being increased.
Atchison Globe notes Paul Morton son of J Sterling Morton, prominent in Nebraska politics, as vice president and traffic manager of the Santa Fe, with brother Joy Morton described as a major salt industry figure. General Solicitor Kenna also accompanies Paul Morton on a local visit.
A fragmented clipping notes alignment with Weyler and clarifies that the figure is allied with the government rather than heading any political party. The text emphasizes official backing over party leadership.
Three thousand National Rolling Mill Company employees in McKeesport learn of a 10 percent wage increase effective September. The notice, given today at the plant, confirms a broad raise across the workforce.
The national encampment of the GAFL attracts many visitors to Buffalo. Trains are crowded and 69 guides began duty this morning to direct crowds. From now until Wednesday noon, 200 guides will be on duty at all times to show lodgings and points of interest.
Mrs Boyle mother of Attorney General Boyle is reported very ill this afternoon. Police reports suggest Horace Honnold is guilty of grand larceny for stealing about 19 chickens from Pleasant Valley residents east of the city. He was arrested, charged with grand larceny, and turned over to the state for trial.
In a melodramatic tale, two suitors vie for Countess Antoinette’s favor at a grand ball. The errant corsage choice and romantic entanglements unfold as jealousy, identity, and fate hang on her token decision. A royal salon scene ends with roses and the question of whom she will choose.
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